Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera Turbo 970.1 wins (4,03 s vs 4,45 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Panamera Turbo 970.1 | Panamera GTS 970.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 4,03 s−0,42 s | 4,45 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,02 s−0,61 s | 12,63 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,75 s−1,11 s | 22,86 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 298 km/h+19 km/h | 279 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,58 kg/hpbetter ratio | 4,47 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Panamera Turbo 970.1 | Panamera GTS 970.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,15 s | 1,23 stight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,90 s | 2,02 stight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 3,02 s | 3,34 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 4,03 s | 4,45 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,14 s | 5,90 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,32 s | 9,59 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 13,08 s | 15,31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,02 s | 12,63 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,75 s | 22,86 s |
| Top speed | 298 km/h | 279 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 550 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 770 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 970 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 430 hp | Aluminum block and heads |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 920 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | DUAL_CLUTCH |
Off the line, the Panamera Turbo hits 100 km/h in 4.03 s versus 4.45 s for the Panamera GTS. At this point, the Panamera Turbo leads by 0.42 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Panamera Turbo is doing 156 km/h against 147 km/h for the Panamera GTS. The gap is 0.37 s. The gap remains stable from the start.
At 400 metres standing start, the Panamera Turbo crosses the line in 12.02 s versus 12.63 s. The 0.61 s gap represents roughly 31 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Panamera Turbo continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 216 km/h versus 206 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Panamera Turbo finishes in 21.74 s versus 22.85 s, with a 1.11 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Panamera Turbo is capped at 303 km/h, the Panamera GTS at 286 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two combustion powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (3.58 kg/hp vs 4.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 6.75 seconds. The 0.42 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Panamera Turbo 970.1 wins (4,03 s vs 4,45 s).
Panamera Turbo 970.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 4,03 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Panamera Turbo 970.1: 550 hp, ratio 3,58 kg/hp. Panamera GTS 970.1: 430 hp, ratio 4,47 kg/hp.
Panamera Turbo 970.1: 298 km/h. Panamera GTS 970.1: 279 km/h.